Question

The fact that much of modern empirical research in psychology has been based on white, middle-class college sophomores may reduce the ________ of psycho-logical research.

a. generalizability
b. validity
c. statistical significance
d. reliability

Answer 1

The fact that much of modern empirical research in psychology has been based on white, middle-class college sophomores may reduce the generalizability of psycho-logical research.

Answer 2

The answer is A. generalizability

Generalizability means external validity. In other words are the findings of experiment 'X' applicable in other research settings? Can a theory be developed that can apply generally to other populations? The fact that modern empirical research in psychology is based on white, middle class college sophomores, the likelihood of generalizability in the results is low which in turns lowers or debunks the validity of the results.